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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:38 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, NORTHERN PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * RFTI...5 to 6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...Dry. WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. &&
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